ACC programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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NFL Draft History by college program
ACC programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing LB first-round picks out of the ACC · reset
Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks within the current filters. Open a program for its full draft board.
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Florida State
ACC
7picks
Florida State team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
5picks
Clemson team hub
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Miami
ACC
5picks
Miami team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2014
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 1 | 0 |
| 6 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2000
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2012
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 1 | 0 |
| 8 |
California
ACC · last pick 1988
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 1987
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 1998
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 1981
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 1997
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2009
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–31 of 31 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Jermaine Johnson II
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2020 |
Isaiah Simmons
Olathe, KS
|
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 89 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tremaine Edmunds
2× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
ILB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 119 games · 8 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2015 |
Vic Beasley
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
OLB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2015 |
Stephone Anthony
Polkton, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
ILB | NO New Orleans Saints | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2014 |
Marcus Smith
Columbus, GA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 53 games 4 career AV |
| 2012 |
Luke Kuechly
HOF
5× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2009 |
Aaron Curry
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 48 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2007 |
Lawrence Timmons
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 172 games · 9 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2007 |
Jon Beason
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2006 |
Ernie Sims
|
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 109 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jonathan Vilma
3× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2004 |
D.J. Williams
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Miami
ACC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 145 games · 9 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2001 | Dan Morgan 1× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
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LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 59 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2000 | Keith Bulluck 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
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LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 170 games · 9 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 1998 | Keith Brooking 5× Pro Bowl |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 225 games · 12 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1998 | Anthony Simmons |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Brian Simmons |
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1997 | Peter Boulware 4× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1997 | James Farrior 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 230 games · 12 yrs as starter 95 career AV |
| 1997 | Reinard Wilson |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 93 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1996 | Ray Lewis HOF 7× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 228 games · 14 yrs as starter 160 career AV |
| 1995 | Derrick Brooks HOF 5× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
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LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 224 games · 14 yrs as starter 142 career AV |
| 1993 | Marvin Jones |
Florida State
ACC
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LB | NYJ New York Jets | 142 games · 9 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1993 | Wayne Simmons |
Clemson
ACC
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LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1988 | Ken Harvey 4× Pro Bowl |
California
ACC
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LB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 164 games · 9 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1987 | Mike Junkin |
Duke
ACC
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LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 1986 | Tim Green |
Syracuse
ACC
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LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 99 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1981 | Lawrence Taylor HOF 8× All-Pro 10× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
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LB | NYG New York Giants | 184 games · 13 yrs as starter 146 career AV |
| 1981 | Hugh Green 2× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 136 games · 8 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1980 | Otis Wilson 1× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 110 games · 7 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
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Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.
NFL draft history guide
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
What this page tracks
NFL Draft History by College ranks every program by the NFL players it has produced since 1980. Browse 12,927 picks across 446 schools — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, Hall of Famers, and recent draft classes — then open any school or year for the full board.
By the numbers
- 12,927 drafted players from 446 colleges, 1980–2026.
- 1,427 first-round selections across 47 drafts.
- 1,326 of those picks made at least one Pro Bowl; 102 reached the Hall of Fame.
- Most picks all-time: Florida State — 7
- Most picks since 2017: Alabama — 95
- Top conference: SEC — 2,760 picks
- Most-drafted first-round position: DB — 181 picks
How to read the board
- Start with the school leaderboard — sort by total picks, first-rounders, Pro Bowls, or the last ten drafts.
- Use the round, conference, and position chips to isolate a pipeline, like SEC defensive backs in Round 1.
- Open a program for its full draft board, or a year for the complete class in pick order.
First round vs. career outcomes
Volume and quality are different signals. A program can lead in raw picks while another turns fewer selections into more Pro Bowlers. The Pro Bowler rate next to each school shows how often its picks became long-term NFL contributors, so read it alongside the Round 1 column rather than instead of it.
Frequently asked questions
Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks?
Florida State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 7 NFL draft picks since 1980. Compare every program at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
How far back does FantasyHQ’s NFL draft history go?
The archive covers every NFL draft from 1980 through 2026 — 12,927 picks across 446 college programs. Open a school page or a draft class year for the full pick list.
Can I see first-round NFL draft picks by college?
Yes. Filter the board to Round 1, or sort schools by first-rounders. FantasyHQ lists 1,427 first-round selections since 1980. Start at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
Does the page show NFL career outcomes for drafted players?
Where available, each pick includes Pro Bowls, All-Pro selections, Hall of Fame status, games played, and Approximate Value. The archive currently tracks 1,326 Pro Bowl alumni and 102 Hall of Famers.
How is this different from a fantasy football mock draft?
This page is the real NFL draft pipeline — college programs to NFL clubs — not a fantasy league draft board. For fantasy mock drafts and rankings, use FantasyHQ’s fantasy tools. Draft history lives at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
How often is the draft history page updated?
New draft classes land when the board is published each spring. Career outcomes refresh as seasons complete. This page was last labeled Aug 24, 2026.